Introducing What's Your Pick Wednesdays with MNGBlog!

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Hi all! We're starting up something new on our Twitter page! You know what we're listening to, now we want to know what you're listening to!

What's Your Pick Wednesday

Every Wednesday, Tweet us what's on your playlist-your favorite song of the week, your favorite song EVER, or just a song that's making you feel good right now. We love to hear from our readers and learning what others are listening to. Please share with us!

Il Volo Releases New Track

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Il Volo has just released a new track...the Spanish version of "Grande amore," that is.

Now available on iTunes and Spotify, the news that the Spanish-language version of the Sanremo-winning Eurovision entry would be released had fans buzzing for a while, curious to discover if it would live up to the flawless original.

In case you missed it, you can view the original on our list The Best of Il Volo, March's list of Our Top Italian Songs of the Moment, and 10 of the Best Songs of Eurovision 2015.

Now that it's finally here, what do you think of the Spanish version of "Grande amore"? Is this long-awaited track just as phenomenal as the Italian version? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Rising Artist Spotlight: Leon Bridges

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Our Rising Artist Spotlight this week shines on an artist from the U.S.A.! It’s hard to believe that not long ago Leon Bridges was washing dishes at a restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas. Now he’s the next best thing in music.

We couldn’t believe our ears the first time we heard “Coming Home”. You know how sometimes you don’t realize you’re missing something until it whacks you over the head? Well, that’s how we feel about Bridges and that 1960s-inspired soul he’s crafting. Reminiscent of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, he has renewed our faith in music by bringing back soul in all of its magical glory and hopefully sparking a much-needed musical revolution in the process.

We cannot say enough about this fresh, new rising artist, and we’re curious to see if others follow suit. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!


Daddy Yankee to Headline at Madison Square Garden

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After 10 long years, Daddy Yankee will be headlining his own show once again on September 19, 2015, in NYC at Madison Square Garden. "King Daddy: El Concierto" will also feature a list of guest performers, who have not yet been revealed.

The concert will surely be one of the biggest events of the year. Tickets are on sale starting July 16 through Ticketmaster or Madison Square Garden.

MegaRumba Colombia-July 18

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Need something to do this July?

The Colombian Independence Festival MegaRumba Colombia is taking place on Saturday July 18 at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL. There is an amazing list of performers list year, including Victor Manuelle, Fonseca (Bogota), and of course Grammy Latino's 2013 Best New Artist Maluma (Medellin).

Need more convincing? Maluma is here to invite you to the party!

Tickets are $25 online, $35 at the door, with VIP packages available. For more information, go to http://megarumbacolombia.com

Enrique Iglesias & Nicky Jam to Release English Track

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Gente de Zona and Marc Anthony might have some competition!

We've been feeling "La Gozadera" as this year's Latin song of the summer ever since we heard it performed at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in April. However, news has just surfaced that Enrique and Nicky Jam are planning to release the mega hit "El Perdón" as an English-language track, which has the potential to reign at number 1 for the rest of the summer and beyond.

The Spanish version of "El Perdón" is already a chart-topper in Italy, Spain, and Mexico, and has reached the top of Billboard's Hot Latin Songs and Latin Digital Songs charts. And don't forget about the record-breaking views the video received on YouTube within the first few days of its premiere! It now has more than 125 million views.

So, what do you think? Which hit do you prefer? How do you think the English version of "El Perdón" will be? Let us know in the comments below!

Prince Royce Releases 3rd Single from English Album Double Vision

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As of today, Double Vision, the first English-language album from Bronx-raised bachatero Prince Royce, is available for pre-order. Roycenaticas, or fans of Prince Royce (including us), were aflutter on Twitter because of the early release of the third single from the album, "Extraordinary," coinciding with the pre-order. Some fans might already be familiar with this acoustic, sweet, and dreamy soon-to-be hit single, as Royce performed it on his Soy El Mismo Tour in 2014.

Double Vision will be available for sale on July 24.

What are your thoughts on Prince Royce's crossover debut? Let us know in the comments below!

10 Songs from Venezuela You Need on Your Summer Playlist

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We are constantly enthralled by the amazing music that is coming to us from Venezuela, so much so that we had to devote an entire list to it!

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Alejandro Sanz Releases Single with Zucchero

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Today Alejandro Sanz released his single “Un Zombie a la Intemperie” as a collaboration with friend and legendary Italian singer Zucchero.

Sanz, a 17-time Latin Grammy award winner and a 3-time Grammy award winner, has sold over 23 million albums all over the world. His most recent album, Sirope, was released in May, of which “Un Zombie a la Intemperie” is the lead single.

Although the single featuring Zucchero is only available in Italy right now, we’ve included the link to the video via YouTube for those of you who can access it.

See Sanz’s solo version featured on our Top Latin Songs of the Moment-April.

 

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Everyone has that one friend who’s obsessed with music, right? In our circles of friends we are “that” friend. We thought we'd make a list of some awesome gifts we'd love to receive to help you out when buying for that music-loving friend. Check them out!

1. Orbit Turntable by U-Turn Audio

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4. Band posters from Wolfgang’s Vault

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5. Biographies of their favorite artists

Die-hard fans never get tired of learning about their favorite artists! Some best sellers on Amazon include Life by Keith Richards, John Lennon: The Life by Philip Norman, and Johnny Cash: The Life by Robert Hilburn.

What gifts have you bought for your music-loving friends (or your music-loving selves)? Let us know in the comments below!